Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider turned lead into gold—by accident
Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold.
Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turn...
How fungi-based materials could replace plastics
Scientists at Empa's Cellulose and Wood Materials laboratory have developed a revolutionary new material that is not only biodegradable and tear-resistant but also completely...
Scientists turn forest byproducts into sustainable plastics
Researchers at the University of Borås in Sweden have uncovered a promising way to turn a common byproduct of the forest industry into sustainable...
Liquid metal tin could revolutionize seawater desalination
Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing the world today, with over two billion people struggling to access clean water.
As climate...
Scientists discover lightning-fast lithium conductor—a game changer for batteries
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TUMint.Energy Research have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform the future of solid-state batteries.
They...
New membrane reduces energy loss in hydrogen storage by 60%
A team of researchers from South Korea has introduced a novel membrane technology that significantly improves the efficiency of hydrogen storage systems.
This advancement addresses...
Origami inspires new materials that can twist and breathe on demand
Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, is inspiring scientists to create new kinds of materials that can twist, bend, and even "breathe"...
Scientists discover fungus-based silver nanoparticles that could fight COVID-19
Researchers from the University of São Paulo in Brazil have discovered that silver nanoparticles produced by a fungus called Trichoderma reesei might be an...
Researchers discover a way to turn urine into high-strength concrete
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed an innovative way to produce sustainable building material from human urine.
This breakthrough, known as "bio-concrete," is...
Soundwaves unlock clean recycling for ‘forever chemicals’ in fuel cells
A groundbreaking method that uses soundwaves to recycle fuel cell components could help prevent harmful chemicals from polluting the environment.
Researchers from the University of...